In A Mystery of Heroism, Crane states that being fearless is not all that is neede to be a hero; one must also be an individual.

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Nathan W., Vincent S., Alex N. Period 5

Outline

  • Lieutenants told Collins to get the water, because they were all thirsty
  • Collins doesn’t know if it is dangerous, or why he should get the water
    • He gets the water anyway
      • The well is being heavily bombarded
  • Collins comes back and all of the water has spilled out
  • Although being fearless, Collins was unsuccessful in retrieving the water, and saving the dying officer (even though Collins went back for him)
  • Collins was conforming to the lieutenants’ ideas
    • Prevented him from being a hero
  • Would have been a hero if:
    • Had followed his conscience and saved the dying officer
      • Also, he wouldn’t have spilled all of the water if he had saved the officer